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Fashion designer, and recent bride, Hayley Paige, has brought a much-needed breath of fresh air to the bridal fashion scene. Light, airy and romantic on the whole, her wedding gowns are to-die-for! We admire them all but here are a few of our favorites: RAE The photos of this gown do not do it justice. As […]

WE’RE FEEDING OUR SHOE OBSESSION today with this photograph from Amy Bennett Photography. Two pairs of gorgeous wedding shoes captured at Lexi’s wedding to Fletcher, an over-the-top wedding we designed at The Resort at Pedregal in Los Cabos, Mexico. But the bride’s personal, wedding styling was all HER as you can see from her bold choice of wearing […]

ALWAYS ON THE HUNT for the perfect pair of wedding shoes for our clients, when we saw these sexy modern stilettos from Sergio Rossi, we had to share them with you! These delicate, laser-cut Swarovski crystal sandals from Sergio Rossi, aptly named “Tresor” or treasure, are glamorous, cutting edge and sophisticated for today’s modern bridal […]

OUT AND ABOUT IN NEW YORK CITY! I had a fantastic afternoon of bridal shoe shopping up and down Madison Avenue! After popping into famous shoe boutiques such as Christian Louboutin and Giuseppi Zanotti, both regularly worn by our brides, I ended up in shoe paradise at Jimmy Choo! JIMMY CHOO’S NEW BRIDAL BOUTIQUE is every bride’s […]

BADGLEY MISCHKA sure makes some pretty wedding shoes! And since it’s always a good time to buy a pair of fabulous heels we thought we’d share our top 5 favorite wedding shoes from the always on trend and beyond stylish, Badgley Mischkka. Beginning with this stunner… DEKER is a sophisticated satin heel perfectly poised to add […]

LET’S BE HONEST. Ever since Sarah Jessica Parker wore her crystal buckle, blue satin Hangisi Manolos at her wedding in “Sex and the City” we’ve ALL dreamed of doing the same. And why wouldn’t we? In any color, from hot pink to emerald green, the Hangisi from master craftsman Manolo Blahnik is distinctive and elegant. Although well-known around the world prior to […]

WHAT A FRESH IDEA! If you’re heading down to Mexico for your destination wedding, and all your nearest and dearest family and friends are coming along to party with you, why not include a fun, lifestyle fashion shoot in your wedding schedule!? Your whole bridal party can take part in a playful photo shoot in the days […]

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, this lovely lady isn’t the bride. Nor is she a professional model. She’s the maid of honor, or was, at a dreamy wedding we recently planned in Los Cabos, Mexico. Apparently, her strapless ivory brocade gown from Alice + Olivia has caused quite a stir online. And why wouldn’t it? It’s sophistication […]

YES, SOMETIMES IT STARTS FROM THE SHOES! That emotional connection that lingers. The indelible spark that defines everything. Your bridal style can be triggered by anything! Who says it has to start with your wedding gown? Why not work from the bottom, up! Shoes of any sort tend to be brave outlets for one’s personality and individual […]

IT’S PARIS FASHION WEEK and we’re watching as closely as if we’re watching Beyonce at half-time at the Superbowl! One gorgeous collection after another is hitting the runways, with many sure to inspire our fashionista brides! One designer has caught our eye already, the always gloriously glamorous ELIE SAAB, and we know his Impressions of […]

THE BACK OF THIS MODERN SCULPTURAL GOWN from fashion design legend, Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2017 Collection, is simply stunning! It has twists of silky fabric, a little peek-a-boo crystal bandeau, and a strapless top to show off your Baja bronzed shoulders! Demur and sexy, all at once. The perfect wedding gown to take you from […]

ONE OF THE BEST ASPECTS OF TODAY’S WEDDINGS? To each her own. Brides and grooms are creating an event that reflects their own personal style. It’s your wedding, your way! Right down to inviting your squad of bridesmaids to choose a gown of their own, rather than having all the ladies wear matching dresses you’ve chosen for […]

MARCHESA is meant to be worn by an elegant woman who craves a little drama. The Spring 2017 bridal collection from Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig brings the romantic with their lacy, floral confections. From body-hugging mermaid gowns to multi-tiered ballgowns, each bridal gown is decorated with tulle, lace and organza in some form. Traditional white is […]

ROMANTIC. EPIC. UNFORGETTABLE. All words to describe the breathtaking bridal gowns from Berta. Aren’t they just beyond amazing? Enchanting even comes to mind. Perhaps there aren’t enough adjectives to describe the wispy, ethereal, edgy beauty of these wedding dresses. Somehow Berta manages to design wedding gowns to look both classically elegant and modern sensual, all at the same […]

MY OBSESSION WITH LELA ROSE WEDDING GOWNS by Claudia Morales, Wedding Planner with Elena Damy Destination Weddings When one of my brides asks about the best wedding gowns for the beach, my head swims with options and possibilities! There are so many gorgeous gowns available all over the world, in a myriad of styles and fabrications, […]

HAPPY TUESDAY SHOESDAY! I’m totally in love with these sky-high textured white, nude and gold criss-cross heels! One of our lovely brides wore these for her early summer wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico and they are beyond fabulous! If only I knew who the fashion designer was… if you know, please share! Love, Elena […]

To know Elena, is to know she’s obsessed with fashion! Marry a global fashionista with a luxury beach aesthetic and you get one sophisticated wedding planner as a resource! Our clients regularly ask Elena what fashion designers she recommends for all their seaside chic celebrations, from engagement parties to rehearsal dinners and ladies’ luncheons, and […]

YOUR WEDDING DRESS should complement your personality, figure, and, of course, your wedding venue! But WHOA there, ladies. Don’t head to the bridal salons before you know whether you’ll be exchanging vows in a grand ballroom or barefoot on the beach. As wedding planners and event designers, we are often surprised when we meet brides […]

When we think of classic, romantic red-carpet ready style, we immediately think of Elie Saab. With his Spring/Summer 2014 Couture Collection, Elie Saab has yet again designed an incredible rainbow of romantic wedding dresses, elegant evening gowns and sexy party frocks. Inspired by the floral paintings of 19th century Dutch master, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Saab created […]